The English Garden - Schenectady Area Information

Schenectady Museum

The Inn is located five blocks from Union College, less than a mile from General Electric and a few miles from the Albany Airport. The Historic Saratoga race track and city are within a thirty minute drive. We are twenty minutes from the State Capitol, and Albany with it's museums and summer concerts.

Activities to enjoy include sightseeing the Stockade area with the historic residences, biking along the Mohawk Towpath with the Mohawk River at your side, the historic Saratoga Race Track, the historic Mabey House, Saratoga Springs with the antique shops and the historic race track and the baths, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more.

Area Attractions

Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Golf course, SPAC, Schenectady Museum, Proctors Theatre with Broadway shows - within walking distance, Albany Museum, Outlet Stores, Vermont Skiing, and Vineyards.

Other local events that vary throughout the year include special art events and antique shows.

Nearest major city: Albany, NY (10 miles NYS Thruway)
Nearest major airport: Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 8 miles
Directions from airport: North on Albany Shaker Road, left on Route 7, take Union Street all the way until Erie Blvd, straight over Erie Blvd. You will pass the entrance to the Historic Stockade continue straight on Union to 205 Union St.